How Can I Have My LDL/cholesterol In Control And Do Not Wish To Take Lifelong Hypolipidemic Drugs?

Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2021

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Question : My cholesterol levels have been increasing for the past 1/1.5 years. on Feb 14, it showed 240.
I am a healthy man of 6', 82 kg. I have a sedentary job and also stressful conditions at work. I have relatively healthy dietary habits, I avoid fried food and use less oil in meals. I would like to have my LDL/cholesterol in control and do not wish to take lifelong hypolipidemic drugs. Please guide.

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid sedentary life style

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Avoid sedentary life style.
Take lipid lowering drugs for 2 months.
Then if you keep your lifestyle active, then 90 percent chance that you would not need lifelong medication.
Daily 45 minute excercise or walk.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng